Balancing schoolwork, extracurriculars and the myriad responsibilities of adulthood can make student life feel like a perpetual race against time. As you strive for success, keep in mind that your smartphone can help you manage the pace of university. We’ve pulled together a list of the top 10 apps that can improve your performance within and beyond the classroom.

A good night’s sleep is a crucial element of student success. This alarm clock app tracks your sleeping habits and then gradually wakes you during lighter phases of sleep. The app thus mimics the process of waking up naturally, which helps you awaken feeling rested and ale

Set aside your conventional stopwatch and download this app instead. Focus Keeper is a timer that divides your study sessions into 25-minute chunks with short breaks. The app also offers insightful data to keep track of your productivity. Don’t have an apple product? Look for “pomodoro” apps on your chosen platform.

With the fall semester in full swing, it can be difficult to set aside time to work out – let alone remember to exercise. This is where Fitstar Personal Trainer comes in handy. The easy-to-use app keeps track of your fitness journey and offers encouragement to adopt a healthier lifestyle. Simply enter some data on your weight and fitness goals, and allow the app to design a fitness plan that works best for you.

Headspace is a guided mediation app that takes you on virtual journeys to improve mindfulness and ease stress. The app features daily meditation exercises that are short enough to squeeze into busy schedules.

Eating well will help you gain strength and endurance to conquer your classwork. Just Routine is an app that simplifies this task by tracking your diet and providing updates on your progress toward healthier eating habits.

While sleep deprivation is a common struggle among some students, others have difficulty falling asleep. Sleep Well Hypnosis is an app that features guided audio sessions designed to lull listeners to sleep. The app also includes a playlist of natural background sounds you can play during study sessions.